STR Useful Life Schedule (Schedule F) — Guest Damage Waiver Program

Applicable useful life, classification, and estimated replacement guidance for furnishings and finishes covered under the Guest Damage Waiver Program.

August 10, 2026
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This article reproduces Schedule F: STR Useful Life Schedule, which is attached to and made part of the Vacation Rental Services Agreement (VRSA). It is the Casago STR Useful Life Schedule referenced in Article 8 (Guest Damage Waiver Program), and establishes the Applicable Useful Life, classification, and estimated replacement cost for 66 categories of furnishings and finishes typically found in a Casago-managed short-term rental.

Plumbing fixtures, major appliances, and building systems (HVAC, water heater, garbage disposal, and similar capital systems) are Owner's ordinary maintenance and capital-expenditure responsibility and are outside the scope of this Schedule and the Damage Waiver Program.

Where the source data reflects a range of useful lives, the longer estimate is used as the default Applicable Useful Life, except where marked below to reflect Manager's operational experience (‡) or accelerated wear from desert climate exposure common across Casago Desert to Coast markets (†). See Section 8.2(a) for the proration methodology applied as an item ages.

Bedroom (13 items)

ItemApplicable Useful LifeType
Mattress7 yearsCapital
Mattress protector2 yearsConsumable
Pillows2 yearsConsumable
Pillow protectors2 yearsConsumable
Sheets (per set)2 yearsConsumable
Duvet / comforter3 yearsConsumable
Duvet cover2 yearsConsumable
Throw blanket3 yearsConsumable
Bed frame10 yearsCapital
Nightstand8 yearsCapital
Dresser10 yearsCapital
Table lamp5 yearsCapital
Curtains / drapes5 yearsCapital

Bathroom (12 items)

ItemApplicable Useful LifeType
Bath towels2 yearsConsumable
Hand towels2 yearsConsumable
Washcloths2 yearsConsumable
Bath mat2 yearsConsumable
Shower curtain liner6 monthsConsumable
Shower curtain2 yearsConsumable
Toilet brush & holder6 monthsConsumable
Bathroom mirror15 yearsCapital
Towel bars / hooks7 yearsCapital
Plunger5 yearsConsumable
Wastebasket5 yearsCapital
Hair dryer3 yearsCapital

Kitchen (15 items)

ItemApplicable Useful LifeType
Cookware set (pots & pans)3 yearsCapital
Bakeware5 yearsCapital
Dishes / plates (set)5 yearsCapital
Glasses / cups2 yearsConsumable
Wine glasses2 yearsConsumable
Flatware / silverware (set)5 yearsCapital
Cutting boards2 yearsConsumable
Knife set5 yearsCapital
Can opener3 yearsConsumable
Coffee maker3 yearsCapital
Toaster5 yearsCapital
Blender5 yearsCapital
Kitchen towels / dish cloths12 monthsConsumable
Utensil set (spatulas, spoons)3 yearsConsumable
Trash can5 yearsCapital

Living Room (9 items)

ItemApplicable Useful LifeType
Sofa6 years‡Capital
Accent chair7 yearsCapital
Coffee table8 yearsCapital
End table8 yearsCapital
TV7 yearsCapital
TV remote3 yearsConsumable
Throw pillows2 yearsConsumable
Area rug4 yearsCapital
Floor lamp6 yearsCapital

Outdoor (7 items)

ItemApplicable Useful LifeType
Patio furniture set3 years†Capital
Outdoor cushions2 yearsConsumable
Patio umbrella2 years†Capital
Gas grill5 yearsCapital
Doormat (exterior)12 monthsConsumable
Garden hose3 years†Consumable
Pool floats / toys2 seasonsConsumable

Safety & Tech (4 items)

ItemApplicable Useful LifeType
Smoke detector10 yearsCapital
CO detector7 yearsCapital
Fire extinguisher12 yearsCapital
Smart lock5 yearsCapital

Maintenance & Building Systems (6 items)

ItemApplicable Useful LifeType
Interior paint (walls)3 yearsCapital
Carpet (per room)5 yearsCapital
Hardwood floor refinish7 yearsCapital
Caulking (bath/kitchen)3 yearsCapital
Iron / ironing board5 yearsCapital
Vacuum cleaner5 yearsCapital

Capital items are furnishings/equipment eligible for Damage Waiver depreciation analysis under Section 8.2. Consumable items (useful life ≤ 2 years — linens, disposables) are replaced by Manager in the ordinary course as an operating expense and are not, absent abuse or willful damage, treated as Damage Waiver claims.

† Applicable Useful Life set at the shorter end of the source range to reflect accelerated wear from desert climate exposure (UV and heat) common across Casago Desert to Coast markets.
‡ Applicable Useful Life set per Manager's operational experience and product-selection standards for this item.

Cost estimates are directional market ranges for reference only; actual reimbursement, if any, is based on Owner's or Manager's actual invoiced replacement cost, depreciated per Section 8.2. This Schedule may be updated by Manager from time to time to reflect then-current market and usage data, with notice to Owner.

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